Trains tickets from Wilmington, DE to Charleston, SC, US

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TodayJun 28
TomorrowJun 29
from $349
MonJun 30
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TueJul 1
from $158
WedJul 2
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ThuJul 3
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FriJul 4
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SatJul 5
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Wilmington
    Departure location: Wilmington Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Charleston
    Destination location: Charleston Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Charleston.

Bus
Average Price$116 - $203Average Duration17h 40m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$106 - $284Average Duration11h 56m
78kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Wilmington to Charleston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 11 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
11h 56mAverage Duration
$106Cheapest ticket
78kgCO₂ emissions

Train Wilmington to Charleston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$158
Average train trip duration11h 56m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:51am
Distance534 miles (861 km)
Latest train departure4:52pm

Wilmington to Charleston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/26
$151
06/27
$273
Today
$336
06/29
$336
06/30
$183
07/01
$151
07/02
$223
07/03
$273
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington to Charleston was searched and found on Jun 26, 2025 with a price of $151

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington to Charleston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $151 to $1,409 for a train ticket from Wilmington to Charleston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-07-01.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Charleston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Wilmington and Charleston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Wilmington to Charleston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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